D.J. Augustin, shown driving against Memphis in December, has been a member of a disappointing reserve unit for the Pacers this season.

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His Pacers had escaped, 100-94, in a late-season home game against Atlanta. The sizable lead built by Hibbert and the starters, which grew to as many as 28 in the third quarter, evaporated as they rested down the stretch.

Hawks coach Larry Drew emptied his bench to start the final period, then watched them dominate the Pacers reserves, outscoring Indiana by 16. The the lead shrunk to four with under a minute left before Gerald Green hit a 3-pointer to seal up the win. When he did, most Pacers breathed a sigh of relief. ...